Fig. 2

Procedure of C-shaped partial stapled hemorrhoidopexy. a A hemorrhoidal space was selected as an insertion point of intestinal spatula (red arrow); b The intestinal spatula was placed through the gap between anal canal and anoscope; c A C-shaped mucosal flap was secured to the rod; d A normal mucosal bridge between “dog ears” was preserved after the C-shaped partial stapled hemorrhoidopexy (red arrow); e Perianal appearance after C-shaped partial stapled hemorrhoidopexy; f The resected C-shaped specimen